ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 951118 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
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1 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
adorn
curtail
comparable

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
eulogy
accessible
fragile
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
composed
incumbent
scamper
repeated

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

4 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
embroil
illuminate
duplicity
discern

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
61% Answer Correctly
exasperation
prune
celebrated
channel

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."